Originally from the North Shore, Max was selected for the Blues U18's and U20's teams and NZ AFL in 2018. after moving to to Nelson in 2019 made his debut for Tasman in 2021, played seven games helping Tasman to the Finals.

Highly mobile lock/loosey who has represented NZ in AFL in 2018.

Max Hicks joins the Highlanders from the Tasman Mako. He is a promising young Lock/Loose Forward who is one to keep an eye on in 2022.

His professional career started only last year when he was named in the Tasman Mako squad for the 2021 Bunnings NPC. A debut presented itself in Round 3 of the competition against Northland, coming off the bench in a 29-48 win for the Mako.

Max Hicks joins the Highlanders who is a  Lock/Loose Forward and is one to keep an eye on in 2022.